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Osaka’s Expo 2025 is shining a spotlight on Japan’s fusion cuisine

ADVERTISEMENT In the buzzing crowd at Expo 2025 in Osaka a small line is starting to form, curling around the Tasty Japan food stall. The rumour that rice-guru Sumidaya Shoten is about to serve up some 'curry rice' samples is quickly confirmed as a trolley laden with spoonfuls of thick sauce and sticky white rice emerges

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of ‘The Cosby Show’, dies aged 54

ADVERTISEMENT Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who became widely known in the 1980s as Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show', has died aged 54. Costa Rican authorities said the actor drowned on Sunday while swimming off Playa Cocles, on the country’s Caribbean coast. He was pulled deeper into the ocean by a current and rescued by beachgoers, according

Festival fans arrive as Tomorrowland seeks solutions after stage fire

ADVERTISEMENT The first festivalgoers have been arriving at Dreamville, Tomorrowland's official camping site, just hours after a fire destroyed the event's main stage, its crown jewel, on Wednesday evening. As widespread speculation spreads about the electronic dance music festival's potential cancellation, there are still no clear answers. Tomorrowland organisers said calling off the event is

Largest Martian meteorite fetches more than €4.3 million at auction

ADVERTISEMENT 'Geek Week' could have a myriad of meanings for a New York gathering of rare objects on sale this week but what's certain is that those attending Sotheby's would need to have deep pockets. A massive meteorite from Mars was trailed as the prized object and fetched more than $5 million (just over €4.3m)

Convicted fraudster Billy McFarland (under)sells Fyre Festival on eBay

ADVERTISEMENTBilly McFarland, the scam artist and convicted fellon who gained notoriety for the disastrous 2017 Fyre Festival, has officially sold the rights to the event’s brand on eBay for $245,300 (approx. €211,135). The auction, which reportedly drew a 175 bids, included intellectual property, trademarks, and social media accounts tied to the Fyre name.  The identity of

London show retells the story of Elvis through immersive theatre

ADVERTISEMENTA new show in East London is taking audiences on an immersive, multi-sensory journey through the highs, lows and hip thrusts of the King of Rock & Roll's legendary career. Held at Immerse LDN, "Elvis Evolution" blends live actors and musicians with cinematic effects, pulsating sound, and sets that shimmer and transform around its visitors.

The Oasis Effect: Which bands should reunite next?

ADVERTISEMENTNo one thought that the Gallagher brothers would be able to bury the hatchet, but lo and behold, Oasis reunited after 16 years away from the stage and are currently selling out their Live ‘25 tour.  Which begs the question: If Liam and Noel can put their volatile ways behind them and patch things up

Beloved and polemic French TV presenter Thierry Ardisson dies aged 76

ADVERTISEMENTThierry Ardisson, a leading French television presenter and producer, has died aged 76.  Ardisson died on Monday 14 July of liver cancer, his family told AFP.  "Thierry left as he lived. As a courageous and free man. With his children and mine, we were united around him. Until his last breath," wrote his wife, TF1

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Former Superman actor Dean Cain says he’s joining Trump’s ICE agency

ADVERTISEMENT Dean Cain, the actor best known for playing Superman in the 90s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, has announced he’s joining US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - the controversial agency central to Donald Trump’s intensifying immigration crackdown. Speaking to Fox News, Cain said he has spoken with agency

Mubi facing pressure from film industry over Israeli military ties

ADVERTISEMENT Global streaming platform Mubi is facing backlash over investor ties to Israeli military, with filmmakers calling on the production company and film distributor to end its relatioship with investment firm Sequoia Capital. The growing pressure aimed at the upstart distributor, which ushered The Substance to awards success last year, centres on a recent $100 million
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